Canon 70D vs Canon SD780 IS
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Canon 70D vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Canon 70D vs Canon SD780 IS Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 70D versus Canon SD780 IS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and SD780 IS (12MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and SD780 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The 70D was revealed 4 years later than the SD780 IS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 70D matches up versus the SD780 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 70D vs Canon SD780 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 70D & Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery & Canon SD780 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon SD780 IS
70D | SD780 IS | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon 70D
SD780 IS | 70D |
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Common features in the Canon 70D and Canon SD780 IS
70D | SD780 IS |
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Canon 70D vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D offers physical measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Canon SD780 IS has dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon 70D versus Canon SD780 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 70D vs the SD780 IS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and SD780 IS is 59 and 96 respectively.
Canon 70D vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and SD780 IS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 70D using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 70D will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern 70D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 70D vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 70D | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS |
Also called | - | Digital IXUS 100 IS |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-10-31 | 2009-02-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-100mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755g (1.66 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 926 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $758 | $0 |